Behavioral-health and substance-use treatment facilities that are new to bleeding-disorder care often have questions about where a person can safely give or receive their medication.

Fortunately, the requirements are simple. A person with a bleeding disorder just needs a clean, semi-private space to complete an infusion or injection. This could be:

• A medication room

• A nursing office

• A counseling or therapy office

• Or any other space that offers basic privacy and cleanliness

No specialized equipment or clinical setup is required.

As the individual progresses in treatment, and if it’s clinically appropriate based on their behavioral-health status, the facility may also consider allowing infusions to take place in the patient’s own room. This approach can promote independence, build confidence for self-management after discharge, and demonstrate trust in the patient’s recovery — all while maintaining safety and respecting facility policies.

Providing a clean, semi-private space for medical care such as infusions or injections is considered a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This ensures that people with bleeding disorders have equal access to the behavioral-health care they need.

Your bleeding disorder treatment team can help the facility identify an appropriate location and answer any setup questions.

Talking Points for Facilities About Infusion or Injection Space

• “I understand your team may be unsure about where infusions or injections should happen—let’s talk through what’s needed.”

• “The requirements are very simple: I just need a clean, semi-private space such as a medication room, nursing office, or counseling office.”

• “You don’t need special equipment or a clinical suite. Most facilities already have spaces that work perfectly.”

• “If it becomes appropriate later in treatment, I could do my infusion or injection in my own room. That can support independence and confidence before discharge.”

• “I realize finding a private space can feel like a challenge, but providing one is considered a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. It helps make sure people with bleeding disorders have equal access to care.”

• “My treatment team can share examples of what’s worked well at other facilities and help your staff feel comfortable with the setup.”

Send the following to the facility:

• Space for Infusions or Inejections: Personalize this email template to work with facility staff on identifying an appropriate space for administering bleeding disorder medication.